In supporting neuroscience, a five-generation Yale family honors a patriarch

Asked
to
reflect
on
the
life
and
career
of
her
husband,
Pat
Klingenstein
smiles
warmly.
“John
has
always
been
his
own
man,
speaking
his
mind,
and
following
his
own
path
wherever
it
has
led.
And,
I’m
proud
to
say,
that
path
has
led
to
a
career
of
real
significance.”
In
talking
about
John
Klingenstein,
now
86,
Pat
gets
to
the
heart
of
a
man
whose
influence
on
medical
science
has
been
undeniable.Inspired
by
his
grandfather
Frederick
Adler,
an
1891
graduate
of
Yale
College,
and
an
uncle,
Milton...

Out & About

September 11: A gathering marked the establishment of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Research Fund by the medical school’s Child Study Center (CSC) and The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation (TDJFF) to support research projects related to adults living with autism spectrum disorders. (From left) Roger J. Jou, M.D., Ph.D., assistant clinical professor in the CSC; Linda J. Walder, J.D., founder and executive director of TDJFF; Kevin Pelphrey, Ph.D., Harris Family Professor of Child Psychiatry in the CSC and professor of psychology; Fred R. Volkmar, M.D., Irving B. Harris professor in the CSC and professor of pediatrics, psychiatry, and psychology; and Frederick J. Fiddle, founder and treasurer of TDJFF.

November 17: The New Haven Mental Health Outreach for Mothers (MOMS) Partnership held a press conference at the Stop & Shop supermarket on Whalley Avenue to announce an expansion following a new $3.7 million federal grant. Under the direction of Megan V. Smith, Ph.D. (left), assistant professor of psychiatry, the project has provided mental health services to 3,000 low-income single mothers in New Haven.

December 9: A celebration of the election of W. Mark Saltzman, Ph.D., Goizueta Foundation Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, to the Institute of Medicine was held in the medical school’s Historical Library. Pictured are (from left) Dean and Ensign Professor of Medicine Robert J. Alpern, M.D.; Saltzman, who is also chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering; and T. Kyle Vanderlick, Ph.D., dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Thomas E. Golden Jr. Professor of Chemical and Environmental Engineering.

February 19: At this year’s Second Year Show, “How the Grinch Stole the Yale System,” the Class of 2017 carried on a 66-year tradition, poking fun at the medical school’s faculty and administration. William Meyerson (right), playing the narrator, introduces the Grinch, played by John Andrews.

February 19: At this year’s Second Year Show, “How the Grinch Stole the Yale System,” the Class of 2017 carried on a 66-year tradition, poking fun at the medical school’s faculty and administration. Andrews with Lauren Provini, playing Cindy-Lou-Who-Swift.

February 19: At this year’s Second Year Show, “How the Grinch Stole the Yale System,” the Class of 2017 carried on a 66-year tradition, poking fun at the medical school’s faculty and administration. The ensemble dances in the finale, a parody of Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off.” (From left) Emily Yin, Talia Robledo-Gil, Provini, Frances Javier, Eunice Martins, and Karrin Weisenthal.

March 20: Each spring, medical students across the country eagerly await Match Day, when students receive word of acceptance in residency training programs. Jennifer Guo (left) and Ruth Wang’ondu.

March 20: Each spring, medical students across the country eagerly await Match Day, when students receive word of acceptance in residency training programs. Emily Thomas (left) and classmate Jennifer Quon.

March 20: Each spring, medical students across the country eagerly await Match Day, when students receive word of acceptance in residency training programs. (From left) Auguste H. Fortin VI, M.D., MPH, associate professor of medicine; Marcella Nuñez-Smith, M.D., MHS, associate professor of medicine and of epidemiology and public health and director of the Equity Research and Innovation Center (ERIC); Terri-Ann M. Thompson, Ph.D., associate research scientist; and Damaris Faustine, coordinator for ERIC.

March 20: Each spring, medical students across the country eagerly await Match Day, when students receive word of acceptance in residency training programs. Serene Chen and Daniel Hart, M.D., a resident in emergency medicine.